New Women's Clothing Lines at FELDMANS

We are thrilled to announce our stylish new lines of women’s clothing. Whether you are shopping for a complete outfit or just looking to accessorize, FELDMANS is the place for modern women's western wear!

Dan Post Boots

Dan Post Boots are well known for “Handcrafted Cushioned Comfort.” With their signature Comfort System, double stitching, and premium leathers, Dan Post boots will have you ready for work in the barn or field. But comfort and durability doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice style. These supple, handcrafted boots look great for a night out too! 

Corky’s Boots

If you are needing a cute, comfortable, and affordable western boot, Corky’s has you covered. Our adorable Sage Brush boot has a stunning 3.5” heel and unique style. Tried and true western style in 5 bold colors – these boots looks great with your favorite pair of jeans or a cute dress.

Silver Strike Boot Bracelets

Head out in style by adding a personalized touch to your boots! Silver Strike makes premier western boot bracelets that are affordable and eye-catching. Accent a new pair of boots or make your favorite old pair stand out in the crowd. We also offer Silver Strike earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets.

Western Woods Jewelry

Western Woods bracelets are the perfect accessory for any outfit. Whatever your style, Western Woods uses a wide range of colors and materials – including shells and chip stones – to complement your look. And for a touch of the southwest, try an arrowhead necklace!

Rock 47 Jeans

We have offered Wrangler Rock 47 jeans for some time now, but we can't stop talking about them and neither can our customers! Rock 47 low rise and ultra low rise jeans are super comfortable and look amazing. Our customers always comment on how great the fit is on a pair of Rock 47 jeans. With back pocket embroidery and boot cut leg openings, these jeans are perfect for riding, work, or a night out. 

A variety of unique and stylish western clothing awaits you at FELDMANS. These new clothing lines make great gifts too! If you are worried about selecting the appropriate size, we do offer gift receipts and gift cards.

Deer Attractants and Minerals

Deer season is fast approaching in Missouri and Kansas. Whether you are hunting or observing deer, now is the perfect time to get the attractants and minerals you need. FELDMANS is here to help. Here are some important facts about attractants and minerals to keep in mind that will help make this deer season one to remember!

What Attracts Deer?

In order to better attract deer, it is important to understand their diet. Deer primarily browse on leaves, acorns, twigs, buds and forages in the spring, summer, and fall months. Because this diet is largely deficient in sodium, deer crave sodium during these months. This is why deer attractants are mainly composed of salt.

The Pros and Cons of Salt Attractants

Salt attractants are great for short-term deer attraction. They are inexpensive and work very well if stationed in areas with protective cover. The natural attraction of the salt will be amplified if deer feel safe enough to stop and consume it. For short-term deer attraction, we offer many salt attractants like Evolved Habitats Deer Co-Cain, one of the most effective lines of attractants.

If your deer nutrition program relies heavily on salt attractants, however, the antler growth of deer in your area will suffer. This is because sodium plays only a very small role in antler growth.

Minerals are Critical to Antler Growth

Minerals like selenium, calcium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium play a key role in antler growth since they make up roughly 55 percent of hardened antlers. Minerals are also important for fawn growth and doe lactation. Mineral supplements, unlike salt attractants, provide deer with these essential minerals. We carry mineral supplements from Whitetail Institute and Evolved Habitats.

Care must be taken when using mineral supplements for several reasons. First, minerals must be placed in areas where deer feel comfortable enough to consume them. Second, mineral supplementation will be less effective if not begun in the spring time. Third, mineral supplements by themselves may not satisfy the mineral requirements of a large herd. And if minerals are scarce, any ingested will not go toward antler growth. Instead, they will be used to satisfy more basic bodily functions.

Take Advantage of a Food Plot for Superior Herd Health

Food plots are an excellent solution for long-term mineral supply! In addition, food plots are a great source of protein, which is crucial for antler growth and overall health. FELDMANS offers both warm-season and cool-season food plot forages.

The most important factor in a successful deer plot is proper preparation and maintenance of the soil. There are three main steps:

1. Test the soil pH – Most forage plantings need a a neutral pH ranging from 6.5-7.5. This allows for a better uptake of nutrients. We offer several types of inexpensive but effective soil pH test kits.

2. Apply lime – If the soil pH is too low, it should be raised by tilling lime into the soil at a depth of six to eight inches. We carry the lime, tillers, and Whitetail Institute herbicides to see you through this project. We even offer no-till forage blends (like Evolved Habitats Throw & Gro) for those food plot areas that do not have access for tilling equipment.

3. Fertilize – Food plots need the appropriate level of fertilizer, usually 13-13-13. Apply according to the instructions on the product label. We carry spreaders (push, pull-behind, ATV, and 3-point) as well.

Where Should I Plant a Food Plot?

Space will pose a limitation for any food plot. Beginning with a one-fourth to one-half acre plot is a good choice, especially since deer prefer to feed along the edges of plots. If deer observation is your primary goal, plots can be placed in open areas. However, if hunting is your goal, it is best to provide deer with a more secluded area. They will feel safer and use the plot more often.

Feed Supplements – Rounding Out the Diet

We also carry deer feeds like whole corn, deer corn, deer blocks, and feed supplements that can be used as a supplement to food plots and natural forage, especially in the winter months when there is a reduction in available forage. These products are a good source of fat, protein, and carbohydrates and can serve as a short-term attractant as well.

Important note: Make sure to consult your state and local laws because these supplements contain grain and are therefore considered to be bait in many areas.

Count on FELDMANS for Your Deer Needs

In addition to all of your deer attractants, minerals, and food plot forages, we stock a wide selection of winter clothing, including camouflage. You can also buy your hunting licenses here. We stock winches and ramps to get your catch home, and jerky kits, sausage kits, and dehydrators to process it. Whether for observation or hunting, count on FELDMANS for your deer supplies!

Cattle Feed

Although we have received some much needed rain, the damage done to most pastures is severe.  To repair the pastures, it will require additional rain, cooler temperatures, and a lot of TLC.  The TLC includes, fertilizing, reseeding, and to avoid overgrazing what grasses are left.  If you are, in fact, grazing the ailing pastures, care should be taken to avoid nitrate poisoning with your animals.  High levels of nitrates are common in plants during times of drought.  Nitrogen is naturally found and manually added to our soil and is used by plants in growth and production.  Nitrogen is picked up by plant roots from the soil and it moves up into the plant.  The nitrates are then converted into amino acids, which are building blocks for plant proteins.  Lack of moisture stops the flow of nitrates up the plant and the conversion to protein. The roots continue to bring nitrogen into the plant, where it accumulates.  Too much unconverted nitrate can become toxic to the animals eating it.

Nitrate toxicity is not only a concern in the grasses, crops, and forages growing in the pastures, but also in the grasses and forages that have been cut and baled for hay.  You should be cautious when feeding hay that was baled late Spring or during the Summer after the drought had set in, as it may contain the same dangerous levels of nitrates that could have been found in the pastures.  High levels of nitrates are more dangerous for smaller animals (goats, sheep, horses) than it is for cattle.  It is always better to be safe than sorry.  Have your hay tested by visiting most any MU Extension offices and have a test done to check for any possible concerns.

As a result of the lack of rain, and the inability for plants to create protein, the grasses and forages become less nutritional for the animals that are grazing on them.  This is a problem both with the damaged pastures, as well as, any hay that was cut and baled from the poor quality grasses from this year.  Providing your animals with a protein supplement is and will be vital this fall and winter as the pastures try to recover from the hard summer and the animals are forced to consume lower quality hay.

To provide your animals with the additional protein that they are going to need, FELDMANS offers a couple of options.  First, you can  provide to your animals supplemental feed to increase their protein intake.  Second, you can provide your animals with protein/mineral supplement tubs.

For cattle, providing them with 20% or 14% Protein Breeders cubes (sometimes called Range Cubes) or a pelleted feed, such as Nutrena's 14% Stampede or Purina's 14% Performance Stocker/Grower is a good option.  Also, we offer a few different protein/mineral tubs for cattle.  First, we offer a conditioning tub which is an excellent choice for cattle that could be mineral and protein deficient or for times when you know that the cattle are feeding on poor quality pasture or hay.  We offer a 16% All Natural tub and a 24% Urea Protein tub from Ragland Mills and a 24% Sup-r-block tub from Purina.  From Manna Pro we offer a 37% Protein block.  When feeding your cattle conditioning tubs, plan on them consuming 2-4lbs per head/per day.  You may see the consumption rate increase or decrease as the cattle require more or less protein and minerals.  The other type of Protein/Mineral tub that we offer is called a conditioning tub.  These tubs are much harder and the mineral/protein concentration in these tubs is greater.  These tubs are designed to be feed to cattle as a year-round option for your heard.  From Purina, we offer an All Season Wind and Rain resistant tub.  From Vitalix, we offer a 22% all natural protein tub and a 20% all species tub that are good choices for cattle.  When feeding the maintenance tubs, plan on the cows consuming approximately 1# per head/per day.  Again, consumption rates will increase and decrease as their needs change.

For horses, we offer a wide range of feed products that will help ensure your equine friends are receiving proper levels of protein, vitamins and minerals.  To supplement their mineral and protein intake, we do offer a couple of options.  In the conditioning tubs from Ragland Mills, you can give your horse the 16% all natural tub, but you should NOT give them the 24% Urea tub.  From Manna Pro we offer a 37% Protein block and the Man-O-War Horse Block.  In the maintenance tubs from Vitalix, you can give your horses the 22% All Natural tub, the 20% All Species Tub.  From Vitalix we also offer an Equine Developer tub that is specifically created for horses and is an excellent option.

For your other grazing animals (goats, sheep, etc.), you can feed them Ragland Mills 16% All Natural conditioning tub, the Vitalix 22% All Natural maintenance tubs, and the 20% All Species tub.  From Manna pro we offer a 37% Protein block and an 18% Sheep and Goat block.  Also, for goats specifically, we stock a Goat Choice mineral/protein tub from Vitalix.

Please keep the animals safe and hopefully our pastures turn and stay green.  Feel free to call and talk with any of our helpful and knowledgeable sales associates at your favorite FELDMANS Farm & Home location.

Thank you for your business and for supporting your locally, Family owned FELDMANS Farm & Home stores.